Minnah Caroline Karlsson (born 26 March 1989 in Hallstavik) is a Swedish si… Read Full Bio ↴Minnah Caroline Karlsson (born 26 March 1989 in Hallstavik) is a Swedish singer. She achieved fame when on the television singing competition Idol in 2010, where she came in second, losing to Jay Smith. She is also one of the few participants on any of the Idol series who was voted out, to then come back and got to the final.
Although Karlsson came in second place, Sony Music signed a contract with her. Her debut album, Minnah Karlsson, was released on December 19, 2010 for digital downloads, and for in-store purchases on 20 December, only one week after the finals.
Karlsson was also included in the Idol Live Tour, in which she and the other 9 final contestants toured around Sweden. Adam Lambert praised her for her cover of his song "Whataya Want from Me", and the song was included on her debut album.

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
Minnah Karlsson Lyrics

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Ooo-hhhhh
Oooo-hhhh

Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining.
Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying.
She's so beautiful, and I tell her everyday.

Yeaaa. I know, I know when I compliment her she won't believe me.

And it's so, it's so sad to think that she don't see what I see.
But everytime she ask me 'Do I look okay?' I say...

When I see your face there's not a thing that I would change.
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are.
And when you smile the whole world stops and stares for a while.
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are.

Her lips, her lips I could kiss them all day if she let me.
Her laugh, her laugh she hates, but I think it's so sexy.
She's so beautiful, and I tell her everyday, yeah.

Oh, you know, you know, you know, I'd never ask you to change.
If perfect's what you're searching for then just stay the same.
So, don't even bother asking if you look okay, you know I'll say...

When I see your face there's not a thing that I would change.
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are.
And when you smile the whole world stops and stares for a while.
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are.

The way you are.
The way you are.
'Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.

The way you are.
The way you are.
'Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.

Her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining.
Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying.
She's so beautiful, and I tell her everyday.

(The way you are.)

(The way you are.)
('Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.)

Overall Meaning

The song "Just the Way You Are" by Minnah Karlsson is an ode to a woman who captures the singer's heart with her natural beauty. The lyrics of the song present a man who is enamored with a woman who is hesitant to believe his compliments. He admires the way she looks and the effortless way in which she carries herself. He acknowledges that she may not see herself in the same light that he sees her, but he views her as perfect just the way she is. He affirms that he would never ask her to change and accept her for who she is - flaws and all. The chorus of the song is an assertion of how amazing he thinks she is even with all her imperfections. The final lines of the song repeat the statement that she is amazing just the way she is, underscoring the theme of accepting and loving people for who they are.

The song has been interpreted as a message of self-love and body positivity by many people. It's a reminder that people are beautiful just the way they are, and it's essential to accept all of one's flaws and appreciate oneself. This song empowers and uplifts people to feel good about themselves. It's a message of accepting oneself and others and embracing individuality. "Just the Way You Are" demonstrates that love for oneself is the foundation for all relationships, and it's essential to love oneself first before starting any other relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining.
Her eyes are so beautiful that they outshine even the stars themselves.

Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying.
Her hair looks perfect naturally, without any effort needed on her part.

She's so beautiful, and I tell her everyday.
I make a point to tell her every day how beautiful she is.

Yeaaa. I know, I know when I compliment her she won't believe me.
I understand that it's hard for her to believe my compliments, but I mean them sincerely.

And it's so, it's so sad to think that she don't see what I see.
I'm saddened by the fact that she doesn't see the beauty in herself that I see in her.

But everytime she ask me 'Do I look okay?' I say...
Whenever she asks me for validation, I always make it a point to emphasize how amazing she looks.

When I see your face there's not a thing that I would change.
I genuinely find her beautiful just the way she is, without any need for change or improvement.

'Cause you're amazing just the way you are.
She is amazing and beautiful just the way she naturally is.

And when you smile the whole world stops and stares for a while.
Her smile is so beautiful that it has the power to captivate and enthrall an entire world of admirers.

Her lips, her lips I could kiss them all day if she let me.
Her lips are so alluring that if given the chance, I would kiss them constantly.

Her laugh, her laugh she hates, but I think it's so sexy.
Even though she dislikes her own laugh, I find it attractive and appealing.

Oh, you know, you know, you know, I'd never ask you to change.
I would never want her to change or compromise the things that make her unique and beautiful.

If perfect's what you're searching for then just stay the same.
If she's seeking perfection, she already has it in her natural, authentic self.

So, don't even bother asking if you look okay, you know I'll say...
She doesn't need to seek validation from others about her appearance because I will always tell her how great she looks.

The way you are.
She is amazing and beautiful just the way she naturally is.

'Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.
She is amazing and beautiful just the way she naturally is.

The way you are.
She is amazing and beautiful just the way she naturally is.

('Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.)
She is amazing and beautiful just the way she naturally is.

Writer(s): Khari Cain, Ari Levine, Philip W. Lawrence, Khalil Walton, Bruno Mars

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